Visual craft
The Wind Rises showcases animation at a level that defines why anime has a global audience.
The Wind Rises (2013) is a lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.
At a Glance
Full titleThe Wind Rises
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
CountryJP
LanguageFrench, German
StudioStudio Ghibli
GenreAnimation · Drama · History · Romance
Why The Wind Rises is essential anime
Miyazaki's bittersweet dream of flight, art, and a country at war
The Wind Rises (2013) is a lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.
A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.
Whether you are new to anime or a longtime fan, The Wind Rises delivers the kind of storytelling and craft that keeps the medium thriving worldwide.
A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.
Emotional depth
Beyond spectacle, the film invests in characters and themes that resonate across cultures.
Cultural impact
The Wind Rises is widely cited in anime recommendations and remains a reference point for the genre.
Rewatch value
Fans return for details, foreshadowing, and moments that land differently on a second viewing.
Story
Miyazaki's bittersweet dream of flight, art, and a country at war
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Story and setting
A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.
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Characters and themes
The Wind Rises invests in emotional arcs and visual storytelling that define modern anime at its best.
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Why it endures
With Hayao Miyazaki at the helm, The Wind Rises remains essential viewing for anime fans and newcomers drawn to animation and drama storytelling.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
Runtime: 2h 6m.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Genres: Animation, Drama, History.
Highly rated among anime fans on TMDB.
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FAQ
How long is The Wind Rises?
The Wind Rises runs 2h 6m.
What is The Wind Rises about?
A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.
Who directed The Wind Rises?
The Wind Rises was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
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